a) One-to-one Consultation Method: The approach with the “One-to-one” consultation (Figure 8) refers to specific consultation meetings with certain stakeholders who are involved with cyber security and information communication technology in Vanuatu. Basically, this include all critical infrastructure in Vanuatu. The one-to-one consultations serve the purpose of identifying current cyber security mechanisms that are implemented by organizations in Vanuatu. These consultations include government ministries, departments, agencies, regulatory institutions, private sector organizations, academics, international partners and non-government organizations. Figure 8: Cyber Security Strategy One-to-One Consultation Sectors b) Nationwide Consultation Method: The Nationwide consultation throughout all 6 provinces of Vanuatu was based on a strategic consultation delivery approach that utilized existing Information sharing and communication platforms throughout Vanuatu. This was made possible through the existence of the Ministry of Internal Affairs - Area Council contacts who are known as “Area Administrators” and “Area Secretaries”. These roles are permanent positions with the department of Local Authorities and their roles were established as a part of Vanuatu’s decentralization plan into the rural areas of Vanuatu. Figure 9: Cyber Security Strategy Nationwide Consultation Attendees Statistics by User Types 27 | Vanuatu’s Cyber Security Strategy 2030

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